How to Pronounce "on the air"
expression
AHN-thuh-AIR
ON-the-AIR
Definition
Being broadcast on radio or television at the present moment. The phrase can also refer to a person or program that is currently live to the public.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɛɹ
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈeə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHN-thuh-AIR
UK
ON-the-AIR
Listen in Context
The radio show is on the air now.
We will be on the air at 8 p.m.
The show goes on the air every morning.
Don't say anything embarrassing while you're on the air!